Author Archives: J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Batman’s Gotham City Mapped

Posted on June 2, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

This year Batman celebrates his 75th Anniversary, but the Dark Knight had been in comics for a year before we found out that the urban landscape he protected was named Gotham City in 1940 and it was only 16 years … Continue reading →

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“You’ve Gotta Tell ‘em! Soylent Green Is People!”

Posted on June 2, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

There’s a new nutrition shake on the market that, for some unknown reason, the makers decided to name “Soylent.” If you’re of a certain age you probably walked into a movie theater in 1973 to watch the late Charlton Heston … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday To My Princess!

Posted on June 1, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It was 39 years ago tonight, also a Sunday night and just about this time, that my daughter Ann made her grand entrance into the world. I began calling her my princess shortly after her birth and have continued to … Continue reading →

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Last Weekend In Little Rock

Posted on May 31, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

This is my last weekend in Arkansas and today was my last day to get a chance to visit the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum in Little Rock. I’ve never visited the official library and museum of ANY … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday – Hurricane Charley, 2004

Posted on May 29, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Since this Sunday is the official start of the 2014 Hurricane Season (are YOU prepared?) I thought it would be appropriate to post this photo from the morning after Hurricane Charley slammed Florida and our neighborhood in Orlando a decade … Continue reading →

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Apollo 18

Posted on May 28, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I just finished watching Apollo 18 on Netflix while doing some research. I’m glad I had the research to keep my mind occupied because I would have been bored out of my skull otherwise. Extremely predictable story, poor execution, and … Continue reading →

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Tornado Safe Rooms

Posted on May 27, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

If you live in an area prone to tornadoes and you doubt the usefulness of a safe room, take a look at this photo one of our photographers shot a couple of days after the EF4 tornado left a trail … Continue reading →

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This Made Me Smile

Posted on May 27, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.
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Sheamus Snacks

Posted on May 27, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Sheamus wanted some of my healthy snacks in the hotel over the holiday weekend.

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Memorial Day 2014

Posted on May 26, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

In the half-sleepiness of first awakening this morning I sent someone a text message that included the words “Happy Memorial Day.” After eating some breakfast and being more fully awake, it struck me how ill-advised it was to combine the … Continue reading →

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